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BfK 46 September 1987

September 1, 1987/in /by Richard Hill

The illustration on our cover is by Stephen Lavis and is taken from the paperback edition of The Hounds of The Morrigan by Pat O’Shea (Puffin, 014 03.2207 8, £2.95). We are grateful to Puffin Books for help in using this illustration.

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Editorial 46: September 1987
News and comment from the Editor
50 YEARS OF FANTASY
Jessica Yates looks back on fantasy literature for children in the half-century since the publication of The Hobbit.
The Hobbit 50th Anniversary
Rayner Unwin recalls the progress into print of Tolkien's now classic children's story.
Growing a Story
Pat O'Shea recalls the process of writing The Hounds of The Morrigan, her first fantasy novel for children.
A Joyful Expansion
Shirley Hughes was in optimistic mood when she opened this year's CBY exhibition at the Festival
Children’s Book Week
Bob Cattell with the latest news.
Authorgraph No.46: Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones interviewed by David Bennett.
From Fact To Fiction
Pat Triggs reviews the launch list of Macdonald's new fiction.
May We Recommend… Paula Danziger
Val Bierman introduces Paula Danziger.
BfK News: September 1987
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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